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Custom vs Off-The-Shelf

Custom for You

Full control over features and functionality
Adaptable, easy to scale and can grow efficiently
Complete ownership of the tech and product
Lower ongoing maintenance and update costs
Fully extensible
Only pay for the features you want, and nothing you don’t

Off-The-Shelf

Less initial investment
Shorter development times
Market validation of features before development
Less time commitment and effort from stakeholders and superusers

Custom for You

Full control over features and functionality
Adaptable, easy to scale and can grow efficiently
Complete ownership of the tech and product
Lower ongoing maintenance and update costs
Fully extensible
Only pay for the features you want, and nothing you don’t

Off-The-Shelf

Less initial investment
Shorter development times
Market validation of features before development
Less time commitment and effort from stakeholders and superusers

Did you notice that the two apps above are the same brand? The one on the left is custom. That’s the power of custom design and development.

Why Go for a Custom App?

Your Vision, Protected.

Your app should adjust to fit your vision, not the other way around. With custom, you’re in complete control over direction and features, so you don’t have to settle for an app that’s not yours.

Quality to Beat the Norm

User expectations are increasingly demanding, and copy/paste apps just don’t cut in anymore. Custom app development creates tailored experiences for your unique audience that stands out in the app store.

Flexibility as You Grow

The needs and behaviours of your users change over time, so you need to adapt fast. Custom app developments are flexible and built to iterate so you can meet new demands head-on and gain an advantage over the off-the-shelf competition.

I Want In!

We Are Appetiser

Working with a partner that understands the demands of your app development journey is the key to getting results. Appetiser is a company built by entrepreneurs. We’ve walked in your shoes and know what it takes to achieve maximum impact with your startup at each step of the way.

Our quality is your secret success strategy.

Get Results With Custom App Development

Strategy by Data

The road to market is full of tough choices. Our data-informed approach removes the guesswork and gives you the confidence that each decision is the right one. Surround yourself with an expert team of designers, developers and managers that have used data to help 100s of apps dominate the app stores.

Designs That Get You Noticed

You only have seconds to grab users’ attention, so our standout designs are vital to your App Store success. You’ll work with a team that’s ranked in the top 10 globally for their designs. No other Australian company is even in the top 100.

Custom Development Distinction

A flawed app leads to high uninstall rates and a poor store rating. Your app needs to be stable and bug-free to keep users coming back. Appetiser run a coding challenge to recruit only the top 1% of developers to work with us, so you know you’re getting the best.

Get Ahead With Agile

Even though it’s custom, that doesn’t mean it takes forever. Get ahead of the competition with our rapid, agile Kanban process optimised in-house to cut development times by 50%. See tangible progress each week and launch on the app stores in next to no time.

Technologies We Use

Roamni had a flawed Android app. Together, we rebuilt it into a startup worth $5 million!

Read the case study and see how we did it.

Roamni had a flawed Android app. Together, we rebuilt it into a startup worth $5 million!

Read the case study and see how we did it.

Custom App Developments With Impact

Making a Difference with OneRaise

Passionate about helping others, Matt Gollan was inspired to raise money for charity using the power of technology. AHF and Appetiser teamed up and created OneRaise, a web-based charity raffle platform which made almost $1 million in just a day during its first live raffle. It’s also on its way to transacting $10M through the platform in it’s first 12 months.

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From fresh idea to fresh food giant

Youfoodz needed an app to consolidate its success in Sydney and the country and to open itself up to a new mobile audience. We built a dynamic app with an smooth ordering process that took seconds complete a purchase. Since then, Youfoodz was voted Australia’s #1 Healthy Food Delivery Service for three years in a row.

100 million++ mobile orders
$100,000++ daily sales through the app
4.8-star rating on the App Store
50% increase in repeat orders

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Custom App Developments With Impact

Making a Difference with OneRaise

See Portfolio

From fresh idea to fresh food giant

100 million++ mobile orders
$100,000++ daily sales through the app
4.8-star rating on the App Store
50% increase in repeat orders

See Portfolio

Let’s Talk About Your Idea.

Get 1-1 time with your product specialist and a chance to get answers to your most important questions. Tailored advice from a team that’s helped our mobile app clients create over $100,000,000 in revenue.

Your idea could be worth millions, so client confidentiality is our priority. We’ll provide a pre-signed non-disclosure agreement at the start of every call.

On the Call

1. How to Strengthen Your Idea

Validation now helps reduce risk. We’ll discuss your idea and suggest improvements to make it bulletproof.

2. Your App’s Market Fit

For the unprepared, the app industry is challenging. Get ahead by understanding your idea’s market potential and exploring its best market fit with us.

3. How It All Works

We’ll explain the app development process in a way that’s easy to understand, from design to development to growth.

Let's Do It!

Recognised For Excellence

4.9 in Google Reviews

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I’ve worked with several other app development companies on various projects and Appetiser stands head and shoulders above them all.

Initial designs and prototypes were produced very quickly and they were fantastic. Development updates come through weekly, we’re very happy with the first version of our app. Michael’s knowledge and experience are invaluable and we’re looking forward to continuing our app journey with Appetiser.

Vello Technologies

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Appetiser have been exceptional in bringing our business idea to life. From initial concept, though the development and now to public release, the team at Appetiser have not missed a beat with their friendly, solution focus, customer centric approach. It is easy to see why Appetiser is the number one App developer in Australia. Although we have achieved many things together over the past 12 months, I believe our biggest achievements are yet to come.

Stephen Procter

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Cannot recommend Appetiser enough. Such a talented team, the best app developers in Australia. Michael empowers everyone in his team as well as the client (us) that we are working together on something special. Out of his confidence and positivity, magic happens!

Joanna Allen

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Recommend this team unreservedly, they are amazingly talented developers that do very good work. Communication and advice has been top notch, an essential element during your app journey. More than a development house, the knowledge within this team can help guide your business with a holistic lens. Very pleasant to interact with also.

Jason Fabbri

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